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2018 Mini Cooper 3 Door
The new Mini Cooper 3 Door is a Light Luxury offered in a 3D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $26,412 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the variant and topping out at $51,850 for the.
Engine options include 1.2L turbo petrol direct injection (75kW/180Nm), 1.5L turbo petrol direct injection (100kW/230Nm), 1.5L turbo diesel common rail (85kW/270Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (141kW/300Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic or 8-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2018 Cooper 3 Door is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
$26,412 - $51,850â€
Transmission
6 or 8-speed auto or 6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
Hatchback
Powertrain Type
Combustion
Retail Price
$26,412 - $51,850â€
Transmission
6 or 8-speed auto or 6-speed manual
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
Hatchback
Powertrain Type
Combustion
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2018 Mini Cooper 3 Door
Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
Exterior & Dimensions
Design, size, and presence on the road
Interior
Comfort, tech, and convenience inside
Technology
Infotainment, connectivity, and smart features
Safety & Security
Protection, prevention, and alerts
Cost of Ownership
Coverage, maintenance, and peace of mind
2018 Mini Cooper 3 Door
Available Variants
The Mini Cooper 3 Door comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Ray and the most expensive being John Cooper Works.
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Power to Weight
66.96 - 132.81 kW/t
45.95 kW/t
132.81 kW/t
Boot Space
211 litres
210 litres
505 litres
Fuel Efficiency
3.7 - 6.9 L/100km
3.7 L/100km
7.8 L/100km
Vehicle Range
638 - 1,189 km
615 km
1,189 km
Price
$26,412 - $51,850
$16,890
$55,900
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,565 - 1,700 kg
1,564 kg
2,070 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
124 - 143 mm
100 mm
148 mm
2018 Mini Cooper 3 Door
Dimensions
3,821 mm
1,727 mm
1,415 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,821 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,727 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,495 mm |
| Load Capacity | 480 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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2018 Mini Cooper 3 Door
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The Mini Cooper 3 Door is built in Great Britain and shipped to Australia.
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The Mini Cooper 3 Door may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.
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